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Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,381 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
1,381 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Graduation Rate
72%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.1%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.66
% American Indian
98%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
1%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,374 is higher than the state median of $11,584. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,374
$11,584
Spending / Student
$17,421
$11,485
Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Rank: #22.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Tuba City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Maple Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Tuba City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Warrior Drive
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Tuba City Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) manages 6 public schools serving 1,381 students.
What is the rank of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is ranked #578 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
98% of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,421 is higher than the state median of $11,485. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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